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Family Works Southland

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Description

Family Works Southland builds safe, strong and connected families. Our services are free and confidential. We work with children and young people from 0-17 years old, as well as their parents and families.

At the heart of Family Works is the understanding that family life can be challenging, no matter what your experience and resources. So, we work from the basis that strong, self-sufficient families are the best places to grow happy and healthy children, and that the family is the backbone of each and every community.

Our work is about empowering families to help themselves as they face the inevitable challenges of family life and to work with them so they can flourish.

Family Works is provided by Presbyterian Support Southland.

Our service areas include Southland, Gore, Te Anau and Queenstown.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Families may contact us directly, for non judgemental support and advice from our caring team of skilled professionals.

Referral

The referral form can be found on the Family Works Southland website here.

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Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our services are free, confidential and available to all children, young people and their families.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Group parenting programmes

Parenting Programme 10 sessions of 2 hours each cover the various aspects of child development and improving relationships between children/young people and parents/caregivers. Young Parents Service For young people up to the age of 20 who have a child in their care or are pregnant. We work together to enhance health, development, education and social outcomes for young parents and their children. Group parenting programmes Strengthening families Young parents Family start

Service types: Pregnancy and parenting, Parent wellbeing, Whānau support, Parenting education, Information & support, Education and training, Family / whānau support, Skills courses, Life skills.

Parenting Programme
10 sessions of 2 hours each cover the various aspects of child development and improving relationships between children/young people and parents/caregivers.

Young Parents Service
For young people up to the age of 20 who have a child in their care or are pregnant. We work together to enhance health, development, education and social outcomes for young parents and their children.

Family Dispute Resolution

FDR assists families to reach agreements on parenting arrangements after a separation or divorce by providing preparatory counselling and mediation, reducing the need for further court involvement. Family dispute resolution services Call 0800 337 100 to find out how FDR can work for you.

Service types: Family / whānau support.

FDR assists families to reach agreements on parenting arrangements after a separation or divorce by providing preparatory counselling and mediation, reducing the need for further court involvement.  

Call 0800 337 100 to find out how FDR can work for you.

Social work

Social worker support includes: assistance with parenting, support to manage children's behaviour, advice and advocacy for families, navigation of and referral to other services to meet the family's needs. Social work and counselling

Social worker support includes: assistance with parenting, support to manage children's behaviour, advice and advocacy for families, navigation of and referral to other services to meet the family's needs.

Counselling

At Family Works we provide individual and family counselling for children, young people and their families. Social work and counselling

At Family Works we provide individual and family counselling for children, young people and their families.

Abuse and violence support

Buddy programme, Foster care

  • Counselling
  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services
  • Conflict resolution mediation
Advocacy

Government agency referred

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Region

Central Lakes, Southland

Contact Details

183 Spey Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810

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Street Address

183 Spey Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810

Postal Address

PO Box 314
Invercargill 9840

This page was last updated at 10:14AM on March 18, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Family Works Southland.